10th German-African Health Forum including World Bank Group Networking Reception

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The event will take place in Berlin on October 14, 2026. 10th German-African Health Forum The conference, jointly organized by the GHA-German Health Alliance and the German-African Business Association, has developed in recent years into one of the most important platforms for exchange and cooperation between Germany and African countries in the health sector. This year, the forum will again be held as an official side event of the World Health Summit.

 Exclusive Kick-off: World Bank Group Networking Reception

The forum invites participants on the eve of the event. World Bank Group and the  German Health Alliance to an exclusive networking reception in the new premises of the World Bank Group in Berlin.

The event brings together leading healthcare companies, investors, policymakers, and development organizations, offering insights into the World Bank Group's projects in Africa. The focus is on business opportunities for the private sector and new approaches to collaboration between businesses and development actors.

October 13, 2026 | 18:00 a.m.–20:30 p.m.
World Bank Group Office, Französische Straße 12, 10117 Berlin

The World Bank Group Networking Reception is currently fully booked. However, registration for the waiting list is still possible. Should places become available, they will be allocated to those on the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

10th German-African Health Forum

The forum brings together high-ranking representatives from politics, business, science, and civil society from Germany and Africa. Its aim is to discuss current challenges in the health sector, present innovative solutions, and promote concrete partnerships for sustainable healthcare.

The anniversary forum will focus on topics such as strengthening health systems, innovative financing models, improving the framework for local production of pharmaceuticals and medical technology, the digitalization of healthcare, and new partnerships between industry, development organizations, and civil society.

In light of global health policy challenges and changing international conditions, cooperation between Germany and its African partner countries is becoming increasingly important. The forum provides a platform to identify common interests, expand successful collaborations, and generate new momentum for future-oriented partnerships.

In addition to high-caliber discussions and expert presentations, the event offers diverse opportunities for networking and initiating concrete projects and business relationships.

The tenth German-African Health Forum is not only an occasion to look back on successful developments, but above all an opportunity to look ahead: What challenges and opportunities will shape health cooperation between Germany and Africa in the future, and how can joint solutions be made even more effective?

The forum offers companies attractive sponsorship opportunities to strengthen their visibility in the German-African health sector and actively support professional exchange. If you are interested, please contact us. Dr. Lara Petersen (petersen@gha.health).

This event is partially funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

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